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In the likely event of COVID-19 penetrating the US, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has advised the workforce to prepare for an extended period of out-of-office collaboration. Read More

Interview Tips

How to prep for the most common phone interview questions in 10 minutes Lindsay Tigar

Here’s how to set yourself up for success with our guide in preparing for the most common phone interview questions in 10 minutes, flat. Read More

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How to properly use salutations in an email Christy Burton

First impressions, especially through an email, are extremely important. It sets the tone for what the recipient will think about you. Read More

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How to identify 5 different leadership styles Lindsay Tigar

Finding the happy medium between what you’re comfortable with and what motivates your team is tricky but the first step is identifying your leadership style. If you’re not sure what your characteristics say about you as a boss, check out our guide from experts and psychologists: … Read More

Resumes

Everything you need to know about resume margins answered Taylor Gorski

It’s not the most exciting––but it is very much important to be aware of standard resume margins. Margins are the borders on a page that are left blank with no text or information. Margins should be left at 1 inch on all sides of your resume. If there’s absolutely no way you can stick to that number because your resume has plenty of information, you can adjust the top margins. If you must reduce your margin do not go more than 1/2-inch. Read More

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The only thing you need to change to transform your life Ayodeji Awosika

The way you view yourself is the only thing you need to change your life. It’s all in your mind. Until you accept it, you’ll always stay the same. Read More

Interview Tips

Wearing this to an interview isn’t just dangerous — it can actually be dangerous AnnaMarie Houlis

While perfume can (and often does!) help you stand out, since people so often remember scents, it can also do more bad than good. Read More

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How to handle the waiting period without losing your mind Alyshia Hull

When sitting in a waiting period, most find the wait to be excruciating because they fear rejection. What will happen if my boss says no? … Read More

Advice

The 60-30-10 rule of time management Thomas Oppong

Prioritizing and optimizing your time can give you more time to focus on what really matters — getting more accomplished in a lesser amount of time. Read More

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